As an Indigenous artist, Carl Beam was often told that his art didn't look "Indigenous enough." Throughout his career, Beam pushed back against this, rebelling against cultural categorization.

As he fought the stereotypes, he opened the door for other contemporary Indigenous artists. Host Chris Beaver speaks with Carl Beam's daughter, Anong Migwans Beam, who shares stories of her late father and how he forced a new way of thinking about Indigenous art.

This episode mentions residential schools. The Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line is available 24-hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of their Residential school experience. 1-800-721-0066. Please take care while listening.

To view the art referenced in this episode:https://www.tvo.org/article/the-art-of-sovereignty

Canadian Encyclopedia entry on Carl Beam: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/carl-beam 

“Aakideh: The Art & Legacy of Carl Beam” documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ExmLKxmT3k 

Anong Beam speaks about how she was influenced by her parents to become an artist: https://ago.ca/events/art-spotlight-anong-beam

Ontario Hubs are made possible by the Barry and Laurie Green Family Charitable Trust & Goldie Feldman.

Donate to TVO: http://tvo.org/give

As an Indigenous artist, Carl Beam was often told that his art didn't look "Indigenous enough." Throughout his career, Beam pushed back against this, rebelling against cultural categorization. As he fought the stereotypes, he opened the door for other contemporary Indigenous artists. Host Chris Beaver speaks with Carl Beam's daughter, Anong Migwans Beam, who shares stories of her late father and how he forced a new way of thinking about Indigenous art. This episode mentions residential schools. The Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line is available 24-hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of their Residential school experience. 1-800-721-0066. Please take care while listening.
To view the art referenced in this episode: <a href="https://www.tvo.org/article/the-art-of-sovereignty">https://www.tvo.org/article/the-art-of-sovereignty</a>
Canadian Encyclopedia entry on Carl Beam: <a href="https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/carl-beam">https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/carl-beam </a>
“Aakideh: The Art &amp; Legacy of Carl Beam” documentary: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ExmLKxmT3k">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ExmLKxmT3k </a>
Anong Beam speaks about how she was influenced by her parents to become an artist: <a href="https://ago.ca/events/art-spotlight-anong-beam">https://ago.ca/events/art-spotlight-anong-beam</a>
Ontario Hubs are made possible by the Barry and Laurie Green Family Charitable Trust &amp; Goldie Feldman.
Donate to TVO: <a href="http://tvo.org/give">http://tvo.org/give</a>

Our stories define who we are.

When Indigenous cultures were outlawed across Canada, our voices were silenced.

When our stories went underground to survive, others tried to define us. 

But it was our artists who brought our stories back for the world to see and hear.

Join hosts Chris Beaver and Shelby Lisk as they explore the lives of eight First Nations artists whose art reclaims our voices and identities in a country that tried to silence them. 

Ontario Hubs are made possible by the Barry and Laurie Green Family Charitable Trust & Goldie Feldman.

Our stories define who we are. When Indigenous cultures were outlawed across Canada, our voices were silenced. When our stories went underground to survive, others tried to define us. But it was our artists who brought our stories back for the world to see and hear. Join hosts Chris Beaver and Shelby Lisk as they explore the lives of eight First Nations artists whose art reclaims our voices and identities in a country that tried to silence them. 
Ontario Hubs are made possible by the Barry and Laurie Green Family Charitable Trust &amp; Goldie Feldman.

Join hosts Chris Beaver and Shelby Lisk as they bring us the stories of eight First Nations artists who changed the way we see Indigenous art; moving it from artifact to art and out of the museums and into galleries.

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